Wed Feb 26 15:03:52 UTC 2025: **SpiceJet Flight Delay Causes Chaos at Hyderabad Airport**
HYDERABAD, INDIA (February 27, 2025) – A SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Prayagraj was delayed by over three hours on Wednesday, causing significant disruption and anger among passengers. Many were traveling to the final day of the Maha Kumbh Mela and missed the event due to the delay.
SpiceJet flight SG 773, scheduled to depart at 10:00 a.m., was eventually delayed until 1:43 p.m., arriving in Prayagraj at 3:39 p.m. Passengers took to social media to express their frustration, citing a lack of explanation from the airline. One passenger, Samara Simha Reddy, who paid ₹42,000 for his ticket, highlighted the missed opportunity to attend the religious festival. He publicly criticized the airline on X, tagging the Union Minister for Civil Aviation.
SpiceJet responded to the criticism, stating that passengers were informed of the delay eight hours prior to the original departure time. The airline attributed the delay to “operational reasons” and apologized for the inconvenience. However, passengers reported that the notification did not adequately compensate for the significant disruption to their travel plans, particularly considering many were attending a time-sensitive religious event. The incident highlighted the impact of flight delays on passengers, especially during peak travel times and for significant events.
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